We write a lot about resumes — what to do, what not to do. But these rules are generic advice we compile from career experts, and — depending on the industry — sometimes the more personalized and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The hardest part of writing an effective resume is figuring out the content -- how to talk about your achievements in ways that ...

Dear Sam: I think my resume is boring! The page just looks like a long list of bullet points. If I don't want to read my resume, I'm sure a hiring manager won't either. How can I be creative when ...

One looks like a movie poster. Another is a Facebook profile. One even requires a bar code. Are these insanely creative resumes a waste of time? Possibly, but these resumes landed job interview for ...

In today’s competitive job market, having an interesting resume can set you apart from hundreds of other applicants and capture the attention of a hiring manager. Whether you’re aiming for a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Not all résumés are created equal -- and they shouldn't be. There are different formats out there that are accepted by recruiters.

When you apply for a job, your goal is to get a recruiter or hiring manager to give your resume a second look and land an interview. If you have any hopes of making that happen, you should have a ...